Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Mission District
Hiring a General Contractor in Mission District means finding someone who understands what’s behind these walls before the first hammer swings. We’re talking knob-and-tube wiring, lath-and-plaster, soft-story garages, and a planning department that reads every permit application twice. Garden Grove Contractors has worked these blocks long enough to know that a Mission District remodel is never just a remodel. It’s a negotiation with a hundred-year-old building. Call (877) 373-9230 and we’ll walk the project with you before you commit to anything.
Noel Cardenas leads our team, and he’ll tell you the same thing every honest contractor in the 94110 knows: the quote that looks cheapest on paper is usually the one that explodes six weeks later. We price the work that’s actually in your walls, not the work you hope is there.
Why Garden Grove Contractors Is Mission District’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Mission District homeowners call us because we don’t flinch when a wall comes down and the surprises start. That’s the job. We’ve opened enough 1900s Edwardians and 1920s Victorians along Valencia, Mission, and 24th Street to know what’s waiting behind the original trim: outdated electrical, failed waterproofing, framing that was undersized even when it was new. We budget for it from day one.
Our reputation in this neighborhood comes from showing up when we say we will and writing change orders that make sense. If a rough-in rewire gets triggered by the inspector, you’ll see the exact cost in writing before we touch a wire. That’s not a sales pitch. That’s how we keep jobs moving through the November – March rain window without losing weeks to arguments.
We’re a full-envelope Mission District contractor, which matters when one job keeps revealing the next. The kitchen remodel exposes the soft-story garage. The bathroom job turns into a roof repair. We handle all of it under one contract, so you’re not juggling three crews and three schedules. One contractor. Every phase.
Styles & brands we work with
- Kitchen remodeling
- Bathroom remodeling
- Home additions & ADU
- Roofing
- Windows & doors
- Driveway & pavers
- Fence
Hire a General Contractor in Mission District
Hire a General Contractor in Mission District when the scope of work spans more than one trade, or when the building is old enough that opening walls will trigger code upgrades. That’s most homes in the 94110. A kitchen remodel here runs $14,000 – $45,000. A bathroom typically lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Those numbers assume we find what we usually find: knob-and-tube, lath-and-plaster, and at least one structural surprise. The ranges exist because every building is different.
Inspection-First Estimates
We don’t quote a fixed number from a photo. Before we bid, we walk the property, check the garage, open the electrical panel if we can, and look for the telltale signs of unreinforced masonry and outdated wiring. Then we write allowances into the contract for what we know is probably there. If we find something worse, you approve the change order before we proceed.
Written Allowances and Change Orders
Every Mission District remodel gets line-item allowances for knob-and-tube removal, lath-and-plaster demolition, and seismic upgrades. When a surprise surfaces, we price it, you approve it in writing, and work continues. No one works blind. No one gets billed for something nobody discussed.
General Contractor Services in Mission District
General Contractor Services in Mission District means managing the trades, the permits, the materials, and the timeline so you don’t have to. We run kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels, room additions, basement finishes, and deck construction. We also handle exterior scopes like roofing, windows, siding, fencing, and hardscape. ADU builds and garage conversions are a big part of our Mission District work, especially with San Francisco pushing accessory units as a housing solution.
An ADU in this neighborhood ranges from $90,000 – $220,000 depending on whether you’re converting an existing garage or building new. A garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000. Home additions start around $45,000 and can reach $130,000 for a second-story pop-up on a typical Mission lot.
Permit-Heavy Project Management
Mission District is San Francisco’s oldest neighborhood, settled as Mission Dolores in 1776 and largely rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake. That history matters when you file permits. We handle the planning review, the historic-preservation checks on Valencia Street, and the soft-story retrofit filings. You get a contractor who knows the process, not someone learning it on your dime.

Material Sourcing That Fits the Building
We spec materials from brands pros trust, and we match them to the job. For a Mission Victorian, that might be a Therma-Tru entry door that holds up to fog and marine moisture, or Barrette fencing when the back deck needs privacy. For windows on a landmarked facade, we source PGT or James Hardie siding when the exterior needs a full reclad. From the countertop to the roofline, the material gets chosen for performance and warranty, not convenience.

Trusted Brands We Service in Mission District
We maintain direct access to more than 50 manufacturer brands across six trade categories, which means Mission District customers aren’t stuck with whatever one supplier has in the yard. Need a Therma-Tru door that won’t warp in the fog? We can get it. ViewLux windows for a three-story Edwardian with strict facade requirements? Sourced. Barrette or Master Halco fencing for a rear yard off 24th Street? Ordered and delivered. Because we keep these relationships active, turnaround on materials stays tight, even during the busy spring dry-out when every contractor in the 94110 is pulling permits at once.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Mission District Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original lath-and-plaster. Opening a wall for a kitchen or bath remodel almost always reveals wiring that violates current code. The inspector will flag it, and you’ll need a rough-in rewire before drywall goes back up.
- Soft-story garages under Edwardian flats. San Francisco’s mandatory retrofit ordinance covers many Mission District buildings with tuck-under garages. If your project touches the ground floor, expect the retrofit to enter the scope of work.
- Unreinforced masonry on older brick buildings. Some Mission structures predate modern seismic code, especially along the older commercial corridors. A remodel that opens these walls triggers engineering review and sometimes full reinforcement.
- Wood rot and paint failure from constant marine moisture. The fog off the bay keeps siding and trim damp for months at a time. We routinely replace rotted fascia and failed waterproofing before any cosmetic work begins.
Pricing for General Contractor in Mission District, CA
Mission District pricing reflects the age of the housing stock and the permit load that comes with it. Here are the ranges we quote most often:
| Scope | Typical Mission District Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What moves the number? The condition of the wiring, the presence of a soft-story garage, whether lath-and-plaster has to come out, and how much seismic work the city requires. We also factor in the rain window. Exterior work typically schedules between April and October, and if your project runs into the wet months, weather protection and sequencing add cost. Call (877) 373-9230 for a free estimate with allowances written in from day one.
We Also Serve Cities Near Mission District
Our crews work throughout San Francisco, including Noe Valley, Visitacion Valley, and Chinatown. If you’re just outside the 94110 but want the same inspection-first approach, call (877) 373-9230. We’ll tell you straight whether the job fits our schedule and what the drive time adds. Most of our Mission District projects pull in homeowners from nearby neighborhoods once word gets around about how we handle old buildings.
Serving Mission District, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Mission District and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About General Contractor in Mission District
Expect to find knob-and-tube wiring and lath-and-plaster, and expect the city to require upgrades once those walls are open. That’s why we write allowances into every old-home contract. You’ll see the possibility, we’ll price the reality, and nothing moves forward without a written change order. Call (877) 373-9230 and we’ll inspect before we quote, so you’re not guessing.
If your building has a tuck-under garage, dining room, or commercial space at ground level, the city may require a structural retrofit before your remodel gets final sign-off. We check this during the pre-bid walk. If the retrofit is mandatory, it goes in the scope from the start, not as a surprise. That’s the difference between a job that stalls and one that keeps moving.
Yes, in most cases. Valencia Street runs through a heavily regulated commercial corridor, and any exterior change to a landmarked or potentially historic facade triggers planning review. We file those applications and manage the review process. Interior work is generally simpler, but if you’re touching the front elevation, budget extra time for the city’s historic-preservation staff. Call (877) 373-9230 to talk through what your address triggers.
Because Mission District winters bring steady rain off the Pacific, and exterior work like roofing, siding, and stucco fails or gets ruined when it’s soaked. We sequence jobs so weather-sensitive phases land in the dry months. Interior work often continues through winter, but once a wall opens to the outside, we want clear skies. It’s not about comfort. It’s about building it right.
A change order is a written document that describes new work, its price, and how it changes the schedule. You approve it before the work happens. In old Mission District homes, change orders are how we handle knob-and-tube discoveries, rotted framing, or an unexpected seismic requirement without an argument or a surprise bill. You always know what you’re paying and why.
Call (877) 373-9230 for a free estimate on your Mission District project. We’ll walk the property, open the panel if we can, check the garage, and give you a number you can actually plan around.
Written by Noel Cardenas, Owner at Garden Grove Contractors, serving Mission District and greater San Francisco.